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Nov. 17, 2023
- Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Karve CB SB D
- Blade: UK Tech Statum
- Lather: Noble Otter - Neon Sun - Soap
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - Neon Sun - Aftershave
Ok shave. My lather sucked to much water but lazy enough to just deal with it.
- Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant
- Blade: Shark Super Chrome
- Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
- Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
- Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
- Additional Care: Alum Block
A fine Friday shave wraps up the work week.
November 17, 2023
- Brush: Maggard 24mm Tuxedo Synthetic
- Razor: Blackland Era - Level 3 SB
- Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (7)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Ozark Mountain - Soap
- Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Musk - Aftershave
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth/Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Liniment
I shaved super fast today because I woke up a little later than I thought I would. I’m working today so this morning my wife said I could go back to bed and she’ll handle the kid, and I didn’t set an alarm.
Anyway, I didn’t have to hurry, but it makes my commute easier if I have plenty of time. I managed to wake up, shower and shave in 20 minutes. I did 2 passes and my lather did not get the attention it deserved, but Stirling still did great.
Not a very close shave, but comfortable and definitely good enough.
Nov 17, 2023 - Lilac and Jasmine
- Brush: Dogclaration Purple Hybrid 28mm B7 Knot
- Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [1]
- Lather: MacDuffs Soap Company - Lilacs in Bloom - Soap
- Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Lycanthropy - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Sunrise on LaSalle - Eau de Toilette
I had another shave planned, but this setup just fit the mood I was in. While lilac might be front and center, it was the jasmine working in the background that tied it all together.
First impression of the Overlander is very positive. I’m looking forward to more shaves with it.
Rating: 4/5
Fougère Royale Friday
- Brush: Zenith B21 (XL chrome-plated copper handle, 28 mm knot with 50 mm loft)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 14 (8/8", extra hollow ground, stainless steel)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann Fern
- Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co Varen
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth/Declaration Grooming/Noble Otter Cerberus Fougère
A bit of a Fougère bomb this morning. Fern and Varen get along well, and that’s a good thing because both of these are bold. I’ll give them some time to calm down and put on Cerberus Fougère before heading out.
As a reminder not to get complacent, the Frio 14 nicked my earlobe 🤦. More like a nibble.
As a reminder not to get complacent
One of the things I love about straight razor shaving is that you must be mindful. I haven’t nicked myself yet, but I have raised a thin pink line where the razor would have cut me had I used little more pressure.
You haven’t nicked yourself ever? In almost 400 open blade shaves?
I’m impressed!
I meant this month. However, I very rarely nick myself and I can’t remember a nick that did not close during my cold water rinse. Recall that while you can do a slurry lather shave in 5 minutes, it takes me 6½. I’m quite deliberate with the edge and try to never rush it.